Safety Tools & Boundaries

The template’s metadata:

---
id: safety_tools
title: Safety Tools & Boundaries
type: safety_tools
level: campaign
purpose: Establish safety tools and content boundaries for comfortable play
author: Mimir Team
variables:
  - name: lines
    type: string
    description: Hard limits - topics that will not appear in the game
    default: "[List hard limits that will never appear in the game]"
    required: true
  - name: veils
    type: string
    description: Topics that may appear but will be handled off-screen
    default: "[List topics that will fade to black or be handled abstractly]"
    required: true
  - name: x_card
    type: string
    description: Whether X-Card or similar pause mechanism is used
    default: "Yes - anyone can call for a pause at any time"
    required: true
---

Lines (Hard Limits)

These topics will not appear in this campaign under any circumstances:

{{ lines }}

Veils (Fade to Black)

These topics may be referenced but will not be played out in detail:

{{ veils }}

Pause Mechanism

{{ x_card }}

How to Use Safety Tools

During Play

• X-Card: Tap the table, say “X”, or use the signal your table agreed on
• No explanation required: You don’t need to say why
• Scene adjustment: The GM will either edit the scene, skip ahead, or take a break
• No judgment: Using safety tools is always the right call

Between Sessions

• Check-ins: Brief discussion at session start about comfort levels
• Private feedback: Message the GM if something bothered you
• Adjustments: Lines and veils can be added at any time

Content Warnings

The GM will provide advance warning for:

• Major character death or permanent harm
• Topics adjacent to the veils list
• Significant tone shifts (horror elements, etc.)

Remember

• These tools exist to keep the game fun for everyone
• Using them shows trust, not weakness
• A good session is one where everyone feels comfortable